Lawson Aquatics Recalls Certain Pool Drain Covers Due to Incorrect Rating; Covers Pose Possible Entrapment Hazard to Swimmers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-05-26). Hazards: entrapment. Models: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824. About 11,940 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11740 |
| Published | 2011-05-26 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Swimming Pool Equipment |
| Products | Pool drain covers |
| Firm named in the title | Lawson Aquatics |
| Firms | Lawson Aquatics, of Naples, Fla. (manufacturer); Independent distributors to professional pool and spa builders and installers. (retailer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,940 |
| Model numbers | MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824 |
| Hazard classes | entrapment |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
Description
The recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by Lawson's name and model information on the cover. The recall involves covers with model numbers: MLD-FGD-1818, MLD-GOD-1818, MLD-SG-1818, FI-SG-181818, FI-SG-181824.
Hazard
The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.
Remedy
Pool owners/operators and consumers who have one of the recalled pool or spa drain covers should immediately contact the manufacturer to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their drain cover make and model.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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